Art can take us to unfamiliar settings, remind us of our favorite places, heighten our imaginations, or challenge our worldviews. It’s a gift to have such an array of expressions to depict and describe the human condition — all within reach to learn from, wonder...
The Western art world has much to celebrate, and here at WA&A, we’re excited to join in on the festivities. This fall, the Santa Fe Indian Market observes its 100th anniversary. As the world’s largest intertribal art market, the event brings together more than a thousand...
We all understand that the act of creation is a vital way for artists to express their feelings and thoughts about the world. Collectors also know that displaying art serves as a means of self-expression. The artwork we have on view in our homes can...
While putting together each issue of WA&A, I’m reminded how much our lives are improved by the artists and architects who share their creativity with us. Through their efforts, we can experience the world in a new way. They call our attention to amber light...
A personal art collection is full of stories. I was reminded of this fact recently while unpacking a box of keepsakes from my parents’ garage, in which I had squirreled away magazine clippings of artworks I liked when I was in high school: a Richard...
An art collection can act as a road map for our beliefs and values. It can reflect the landscapes we find beautiful, the artistic techniques or styles we appreciate, and the ideas we hold as true or important. As interior designer Annie O’Carroll explains in...
In every issue of WA&A, we share the stories of creative individuals and their work. We document the long road that eventually leads to a completed project, and along the way, we discover artistic intentions, historical influences, sources of inspiration, and the methods, materials, and...
A unique aspect of art is how the work of one person can become something universally understood and shared. A single painting, like the Mona Lisa, is studied and loved by generations. A building, like the Colosseum or the Guggenheim Museum, represents a historical period...
What can we learn about our shared region by examining the expressions of others? What historical perspective or peaceful moment does an artist call to our attention? How does an architect design a building that better connects us to our environment or improves our daily...
The West, with its associated myths, history, geography, and development, is an abundant source of creative inspiration. And the expressions and interpretations that come from this region are interesting and endless. Take, for example, the “Western Nouveau” style developed by artist Thomas Blackshear II. With a...